Nikon P330 vs Olympus 7040

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty close but the P330 (1/1.7") and 7040 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was manufactured 3 years after the 7040 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P330 scores against the 7040 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P330 vs the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and 7040.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P330 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 7040 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger P330 provides a benefit in sensor technology.